Review: I always was entertained by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, cartoons and the movies. This reboot is getting bashed, but despite its flaws, I cant bring myself to bash it. I really loved the fight scenes, they where not kid friendly, more like Jason Bourne style. The action is pretty intense, like in the style of Michael Bay who produced it. And they got the personalities of the turtles just right.But the look of turtles is a bit too overdone. And Splinter looks too scary. Megan Fox is very out of place in the movie, cause I believe she was miscast, and it shows in her performance, not that it was all her fault, most of it would half to go the script. And what is Whoopi Goldberg doing in this, she was just useless, like Laurence Fishburne in Man of Steel(2013). This Turtles movie is just a turn your brain off to action. I cant bring myself to bash it, cause they really tried.

Review: Dancing, a simple act of motion that captivates so many people in the world. Hollywood has continuously created movies that encompass those gifted in this art, from classic musicals to todays modern competitions. One such series is the Step Up series, a film that many years ago lit a fuse that would revolutionize the dancing community. While the first installment actually had a decent plot filled with emotion, the movies to follow became diluted tales where moves, comedy, and predictable love stories became the emphasis. With its fifth installment releasing this weekend, this reviewer is back at the theater to see what was in store. Does Step Up All In defy the trend, or has it just taken its place as another dance flick? Read on to find out. One thing that this series has going for it, is that the main characters are pretty in some way, and this movie is no different. Picking up from the Revolution, All In has a hilarious opening where hopeful dancers are forced to parade around in ridiculous costumes, or shirtless for some. Enter Sean (Ryan Guzman) the justice filled rebel from the last series, who somehow has become quite pig headed since moving to L.A. Guzman wasnt bad mind you, but his characters inversed morals were annoying, and lacked the emotional drive to back it up. Leading lady Briana Evigan helped a little, her qualities a bit more realistic and noble, but even her emotional drive was flat. The result, another shallow love story that seems to develop out of thin air, and have the depth of a kiddy pool. Perhaps it was just for the eye candy, or perhaps it was just something to give the primary age group to latch on to. Whatever the case, it was sweet, but nothing I havent seen in a hundred other romantic comedies, luckily with less crying. Of course there are some other characters that help bail the movie out. My main man Moose (Adam G. Sevani) has returned to the fray to provide not only amazing moves, but comedy as well. As for the main bad guy of this tale Jasper (Stephen Stevo Jones), he is more of a tool than a serious threat, a mere wannabe with a crew whose moves were sick. Other fan favorites return as well, though like always they are more of background characters or a medium for the humorous dialog. Putting acting and characters aside, lets talk a little about the story. Surprise, surprise its plain, simple, and just as predictable as the previous installments. Some of the love is authentic and admirable; helping to address some issues in the process, but for the most part is rather bland. Putting romance aside, truth is that the overall plot is very lacking in both emotion and suspense. The situation is simply winning a contest, and while that can be very tense, is rather boring in this installment. A few twists were attempted to be put into the mix, blatant attempts to put drama into crew to get some ruse out of the crowd. However, the drama lacked tension and heat, issues blowing over in seconds with rather emotionless scenes. Even the backstories leading up to this were underdeveloped, and the fear they tried to instill was absent, again blowing over them with ease. Although I knew it was going to be a predictable mess, I was hoping there would be some better delivery of the inevitable conclusion. The story isnt what you come to see in these movies though. As I, and the movie production team know, you come for the dancing numbers. Step All In does just that, as the crew brings intense moves on to the screen. From the get go, the gang performs numbers that will have fans amazed with their bouts of strength, flipping and twisting as if it were no big feat. Dance numbers are a blend of flips, twists, and pop and lock that flow into each other effortlessly, a tribute to the fine choreography. Many of the numbers are elaborate, with the participants clothed in themed outfits that are part provocative and matching the songs at the same time. Speaking of the music, All In smashes the speakers with intense be…

Review: Who knew Captain America could pull of a performance quite like this. Very reminiscent of the 1939 classic Metropolis Snowpiercer is an isolated story set on a train, called Snowpiercer. This movie has seemingly went under the radar but will be known for years to come as a hidden gem, I hope more people see it, it deserves to be experienced. This is the first Joon-ho Bong directed film Ive ever watched, but Ill be keeping an eye on his future releases for sure. The writing also needs to be commended, once again it is Joon-ho Bong who deserves the credit among others. Snowpiercer is a completely original take on the bloated post-apocalyptic genre and is a breath of fresh air among the huge summer Blockbusters. It is regrettable that the final act, or more precisely the ending itself falls short of what could have been a masterpiece. The year is 2031, a failed climate change experiment has plummeted the earth into a new ice-age. A Noahs ark-esque high speed locomotive powered by a perpetual-engine, developed by the godlike and elusive Wilford has circled the planet for 17 years. However a class system has emerged resulting in the impoverished working class individuals being located near the rear of the train while the elite and upper-classes live lavishly towards the engine and the front of the train. Curtis (Chris Evans), Gilliam (John Hurt) and Edgar (Jamie Bell) hatch a plan to take the engine, essentially whoever owns the engine owns the train. I will say no more, I went into this movie blind and I hope you will do the same. As I said this is fresh and new but it will unfortunately be lost in the summer movie season. Moreover the movie has a twisted sense of humour, impressive action sequences and a quirky style but somehow stays grounded in reality. Allowing for a seamless blend of the art house and science-fiction genres. Some scenes may have seemed out of place if Bong was not at the helm, thankfully it all contributes greatly to the overall package and doesnt impair the viewing experience. In fact they perfectly highlight the drastic differences between the class systems.Captain America himself Chris Evans gives the performance of his career as Curtis, the leader of the working class revolution. He is physically imposing, intelligent and beneath the surface a psychologically and physically drained individual who essentially has the weight of the world on his shoulders. There is much more to his character than meets the eye. This is a huge departure from his other roles and I only hope he manages to find a way to accommodate these more subtle roles into his schedule. His co-stars and brothers in arms Edgar (Jamie Bell) and Gilliam (John Hurt) do a fantastic job creating an almost family like dynamic. Hurt is undoubtedly Curtis father figure while Bell is essentially the younger brother Curtis never had. Furthermore, the audience through Curtis are able to build a relationship with their characters. The character of Mason (Tilda Swinton) is extremely quirky allowing for extremely dark, sadistic humour making her virtually unrecognisable. Her scenes forced me to watch uncomfortably as she oppresses and humiliates the working class passengers. Despite it being so cruel and frankly disgusting I was enthralled by her performance, also Alison Pill who plays an overly enthusiastic, eccentric and downright creepy pregnant teacher is fantastic. Additionally certain members of the supporting cast such as Octavia Spencer (Tanya) and Ewen Bremner (Andrew) are serviceable, reinforcing the messages of social satire as their children are taken away for an ambiguous purpose. However I was let down by the Namgoong Minsoo (Kang-ho Song) the tech wizard and Snowpiercer security expert, while well-acted I found his character quite uninteresting and boring. Unfortunately I have to report that it does fall short toward the end, following a heartfelt monologue from Curtis the movie seems to be rushed, attempting but failing at tying things up i…

Review: It took a little over 24 hours before I weighed in on my official thoughts on Morten Tyldums The Imitation Game from The Weinstein Company. My initial reaction upon leaving the screening room was it was astonishing, a magnificent achievement that stands tall as one of the years best movies. As the film continues to settle within my cinematic soul, this very well could be the best film of the year, anchored by a career best performance from the amazing Benedict Cumberbatch. Full disclosure, Im fairly oblivious to European history and the heroes that had a hand in one of the deadliest wars in history. Ive heard the name Alan Turing from high school and college but either didnt care enough to learn or have no recollection of his contributions. Minutes following the screening, Amazon.com got $15.82 from my bank account in order to read Alan Turing: The Enigma, the book in which screenwriter Graham Moore based the story upon. Telling the story of Alan Turing, a mathematician who in 1939 led a pioneer in cracking one of the most difficult codes in history. His contributions paved the way for essentially the way we exist now. However, Turing, who is a homosexual, has to wrestle with his secret in order to keep his status and his work years later.Masterfully told and encompassing an emotional complexity, Tyldums film is both engrossing and disturbing. It has genius aspirations in which it wants to exist in the cinematic world. Its an impeccable thriller, taut and brilliant, exploring the horrors of war along with the choices that doom mankind for all eternity. Tyldum is methodical and precise in which he decides to unravel the story, Turing is one of the fallen heroes of our history and his story stands as one of the most tragic. Screenwriter Moore crafts a murky, dark, yet totally enjoyable spy film that stands taller than any James Bond film ever released. Its a sure-fire Oscar contender for several Academy Awards including Best Picture. They should feel so lucky to have the gumption to choose something this methodical and majestic.Benedict Cumberbatch continues to climb the ladder as one of the best actors working today. After impressive performances August: Osage County, 12 Years a Slave, and TVs Sherlock, this is the role that will make him a bonafide movie star. Oscar-winner or not, this will be looked upon like the greats such as Gene Hackman in The French Connection or any legendary 70s movie that you love today. Cumberbatch hones in on all of Turings character flaws and good qualities that make him a real person. He constructs him from the toes up, inflicting mannerisms and behaviors that all ring true. He stimulates all the sensual beats that keep us fixated on a performance. I cant help but go back to someone like Joaquin Phoenix in The Master, who delivered a construction of epic proportions. Though based on a real person, the talented Cumberbatch ignites his own masterpiece performance. He follows the demons of Turing down to his bones. Unsure, arrogant, and dismissive to the world around him, Turing shows only what he must, what he chooses, and every once in a while, we get a front seat to his soul. Thank you Cumberbatch.The rest of the cast is completely on their game. Its probably a contender for the SAG Ensemble prize. Academy Award nominee Keira Knightley, as the feisty and fiery Joan Clark, is as loose and comfortable as Ive ever seen her. She wears Joan like an old coat from the back of the closet. Remembering it fondly and seeing that it fits just perfect. She has all the things that make up an Oscar nominee; a scene that will likely bring you to tears, plenty of scenes that play as the comic relief in a dark tale, and being simply charming in every part of the film. I dont know when its going to happen but the world needs to make Matthew Goode a mega-star. In his brief time on-screen, Goode makes his mark, becoming essentially a co-anchor with Knightley of the supporting players, showcasing a reason to give this …

Review: An enjoyably complicated crime caper flick set in 1978 (the same time as that of THE DALLAS BUYERS CLUB), made more humorous by the deadpan way in which it is acted and directed. The mainspring of the plot involves the kidnapping of affluent wife Mickey (Jennifer Aniston) by two would-be criminals Ordel (Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def), and Marshall (Will Forte). The only snag is that they have not thought the strategy through, and hence their desire to obtain a $1m. ransom from Mickeys crooked husband Frank (Tim Robbins) goes horribly wrong. Add to the mix an enjoyably cranky Nazi sympathizer Richard (Mark Boone Jr.) and a self-interested girl out for what she can get, especially from Frank (Isla Fisher) and there are plenty of opportunities for comic set-pieces.In thematic terms, LIFE OF CRIME shows what happens when people are unable to communicate with one another. Frank is so wrapped up in his masculinist world of golf and extra-marital sex that he cannot understand his wifes frustrations. Neither Ordell nor Marshall have any real understanding of one another, which condemns their criminal partnership almost from the start. Richard cannot talk to anyone; his love for Nazi ephemera is simply a means of compensating for his psychological and sexual inadequacies. In the end he dies in a police shoot-out, his shotgun an apt reminder of how he perpetually looks for ways of avoiding self-analysis. Director Daniel Schechter is fond of employing the close-up focusing on the characters blank stares as they struggle – and eventually fail – to make sense of a world that condemns them to a life of perpetual isolation.In the end Marshall and Mickey find some salvation through an unlikely alliance born out of adversity. While certainly not falling in love – in this film such elemental emotions are beyond any of the characters capabilities – they learn how to co-exist with one another. The denouement seems somehow right, as Frank gets his comeuppance and Ordell is left with nothing.LIFE OF CRIME is certainly not a laugh-out-loud movie, but its wry humor arising from a series of increasingly improbable situations offers a comment on our ability (or inability) to cope with an arbitrary universe. The hairstyles and clothes conjure up a long- forgotten world of doubtful morality.

Review: it was not storyline which take spectators to sit on the edge of their seat to watch whole of film, but undoubtedly the brilliant play of both Kristen Stewart and Peyman Moaadi together which was one of the strong point of that. The film keep you wait to see what will happen in the relationship between a detainee and its guard, a relationship,based on standard, should have never occurred. people from America seems to be more interested about the film , not because they are looking for a Drama to watch, maybe they prefer other in this genre, but its director Peter Sattlers research about what probably would be happen to Guantanamo and American troops there and his attempt to picture it. Americans sons, friends, army are in war in all over the world and this is what people want to touch troops lifetime from distance. Places seems to be peaceful, clean and sometimes intimate(library, sport, food,..) and not as dark as what we thought about Americans prisons in Guantanamo, but lack of variety of locations and persist to film at only 2 or 3 places during characters dialogue, made viewers somehow limit, those who wished to see much more scenes from there. Meaning of hurriedness to finish filming comes in audiences mind first. The number of 8 seems bold and mystery, 8 years later, 8 month later, hit the ball for 8 times but sounds too long to catch 48, and so on that perhaps should be asked from director about his insisting on number 8 in this film. Generally for those who used to see American star Kristen Stewart in Twilight, this provide a new face for her fans, also the same goes for Peyman Moaadi which Iranian can see him in new character with a foreign language and in strange locations, beside American stars who have millions of followers in Iran.

Review: This movie just like part 1 relies very much on explicit sex and nudity as a useless method and not for art. I have already seen movies whose directors dont overuse explicit sex and pornography to tempt movie goers and those movies were much more interesting than this useless hardcore. As for the ending of the movie I have the right to say that it is completely disappointing and very irrational. Still astounded why the hell would a married Nymphomaniac deprave and humiliate herself all the time doing porn without any pleasure?. Lars Von Trier again depends on nude black men with erect penises and repetitive of oral pu**y lic**ing in vain.I wonder again after seeing this movie:Did Lars Von Trier really work hard to make a successful movie or his main concern was placing explicit commercial porno sex in a drama?. Everyone knows that explicit sex sells,but it makes of the movie a cheap dirty porno!.

Review: First of all…to the people who say its cheaply made, did you even look at the AMAZING effects they did? Or complaining how the film had a home movie feel? Um…thats the point!I do agree that the film is NOT for young kids. Its a more mature film for preteens Id say. It has a strong story to it and i was engrossed throughout the entire thing!The actors did an extremely well job as well My point is…give this film a try with an open mind. Its actually pretty good, not the best but Id watch it again